Before Dawn Arrives

When my own shadow leaves my side and my tears become invisible,

When the very wind I breathe is laden with sadness

And my treacherous heart aches with the burden of love;

Embrace me oh blessed darkness and don't leave my side



For you are the haven for the fallen

And the messiah for lost souls,

Make me your own and let me disappear,

So that when they come looking, I may not be near!



Let the mind sleep and the heart take over,

As the pain gives way to prayer ,

And the silence becomes my song;

Don't leave my side,oh blessed darkness...



...till dawn comes along...